How to make Samoan paifala

Filling: 2 cans crushed pineapple 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup milk 1/2 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup reserved pineapple juice Heat pineapple, sugar, and milk until hot. Mix cornstarch with pineapple juice. Add to heated pineapple mixture and mix well. Constantly stir until mixture starts to boil and thicken. Let cool to room temperature. Crust: 5 cups all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup butter, cold & cut into small cubes 1 can (14oz) unsweetened coconut milk Put flour, baking powder, and cold cubed butter into a food processor and mix until combined and crumbly. Alternatively, this can be done with a fork or pastry cutter. Add the can of coconut milk and stir until combined. Divide dough into 7 equal pieces. Roll each piece out into a desired-size circle. Spoon cooled and thickened pineapple filling into each dough circle. Fold over to close edges. Press edges together with a fork. Use a fork to puncture the top of the dough for ventilation. Place on cookie sheet and bake at 350F for 30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Enjoy! #samoa #samoajoe #samoanfood #samoanmusic #samoaentertainment